Cricket

Fakhar Zaman (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s senior batter Fakhar Zaman has been left out of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) central contracts for the first time in eight years, with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirming that the decision was influenced by both fitness issues and Zaman’s controversial social media comments regarding the selection committee.Speaking…

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his disappointment with the Indian team’s batting performance during their loss to New Zealand in the second Test at Pune. The defeat led to India’s first home series loss in 12 years, as the Kiwi spin attack, spearheaded by Mitchell…

Shan Masood (Image credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: After Pakistan’s impressive 9-wicket victory over England in the third Test, which secured a 2-1 comeback series win, captain Shan Masood had a fitting response for a journalist during the post-match conference. When asked about his own form, Masood prioritized the team’s triumph over individual statistics, expressing his…

Shaheen Afridi (Image credit: X) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced new central contracts for 25 players, revealing several changes. Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been moved to a lower category. Former captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have retained top-tier contracts. Fast bowler Naseem Shah, test captain Shan Masood, and Afridi are…

Ahmed Shehzad trolls India after Test series defeat NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad didn’t hold back as he hilariously trolled Team India following their shocking Test series defeat to New Zealand. On his YouTube channel, Shehzad remarked, “New Zealand have come to India and thrashed them as if they had the right to do…

Pakistan’s Sajid Khan celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England’s Rehan Ahmed. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan‘s chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final next year remain alive, though their path is steep and relies heavily on results going their way. After a historic series defeat to Bangladesh and a…

Mohammad Rizwan (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the appointment of Mohammad Rizwan as the captain of Pakistan’s ODI and T20I teams, signalling a new chapter in the nation’s cricket leadership. The 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batter replaces Babar Azam, who stepped down following a string of underwhelming performances…

NEW DELHI: Team India’s criticism refuses to take a backseat after suffering defeat against New Zealand in the second Test – their first ever Test series loss at home since 2012.Kiwi left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner exploited the Indian batters’ vulnerabilities on a turning Pune track, taking 13 wickets in the match to hand the hosts…

Mohammad Rizwan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: After being appointed as Pakistan’s new white-ball captain, wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan delivered a powerful message about leadership and expectations. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Rizwan said, “If I start considering myself a king as captain, then everything will fall apart. As a leader, I am here…

NEW DELHI: The Indian women’s cricket team faced a setback as skipper Sophie Devine led New Zealand to a series-levelling victory with a 76-run win in the second ODI in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Opting to bat first, Devine scored 79 off 86 balls, featuring seven fours and a six. She formed a crucial fifth-wicket partnership with…